- Lead the complete New Product Development (NPD/NPI) lifecycle from technical and commercial feasibility through prototype development and mass production.

- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across:

- Hydraulics

- Electrical & Electronics

- Structural Engineering
- Optimize hydraulic systems, including pump, motor, control valves, and cylinders, for power-on-demand performance.

- Oversee integration of high-voltage battery packs, PMSM motors, and vehicle controllers.

- Ensure chassis and heavy structures such as mainframe, boom, arm, bucket, and track frame are optimized for electric drivetrain weight distribution.

- Conduct detailed competitor benchmarking and machine teardowns to develop market-leading electric excavators/WLS.

- Define and finalize machine-level and component-level testing/DVP plans for reliability in mining, industrial, and construction environments.

- Lead homologation and certification activities, including Indian safety standards, CEV norms, and EMI/EMC compliance.

- Drive localization and VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives to improve product cost competitiveness.

- Collaborate with suppliers for development of new components and proprietary parts.

- Drive engineering innovation to ensure electric machines deliver strong performance, safety, reliability, and ROI.

Requirements





- 15+ years of overall experience, with at least 10–12 years in NPD/NPI.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Equipment NPD, specifically excavators.
- M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / System Design or a similar discipline.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.
- Hands-on experience in selection and development of hydraulic components, including:

- Control Valves

- Hydraulic Pumps

- Hydraulic Cylinders

- Strong knowledge of heavy structure design and manufacturing processes, including mainframe, boom, arm, and bucket.
- Good knowledge of GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards.
- Proficiency in Creo, including modelling, assembly, and surfacing.
- Experience with relevant engineering simulation tools.
- Proven track record of successfully launching 3–4 heavy machines in the Indian market with significant market share.
- Strong expertise in supplier collaboration for newly developed and proprietary components.
- Robust understanding of electric drivetrain technologies, including HV batteries, PMSM motors, and vehicle controllers.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, technical problem-solving, and product development capabilities.
- Ability to work on products designed for Indian mining and construction conditions.

📌 Head of Engineering - New Product Development (Electric Excavator / Wheel Loading Showels) (India)
🏢 MarketScope
📍 India